Senior Residential Support Lead - Sleep-In Pay & Growth

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd; Matlock Bath CP; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments

Overtime opportunities

Training & qualifications

Clear progression

Supportive management

Meaningful impact

Stable organisation

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a Senior Residential Support Worker in Derbyshire to join a growing children's residential home. You will lead shifts, provide high-quality care and mentor staff to ensure safeguarding and outstanding outcomes.

You’ll work with management to promote stability and positive relationships for children who have faced life challenges, including medication administration and contributing to care planning. Training and progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's residential care setting is essential.
• Senior RSW experience or willingness to progress to senior role.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge and professional judgement.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Calm, resilient attitude in challenging situations.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and support day-to-day running of the home.
• Provide high-quality, child-centred care and emotional support.
• Act as a positive role model for young people and colleagues.
• Support children to develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Mentor Residential Support Workers on shift.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and promote safe practice.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
• Build strong relationships with families and partner agencies.
• Contribute to care planning and achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Resilience

Flexibility

Driving Licence

Job description

Delphi Care Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a Senior Residential Support Worker in Derbyshire to join a growing children's residential home. You will lead shifts, provide high-quality care and mentor staff to ensure safeguarding and outstanding outcomes.

You’ll work with management to promote stability and positive relationships for children who have faced life challenges, including medication administration and contributing to care planning. Training and progression opportunities available.